Bratislava Airport is getting into the atmosphere of the Ice Hockey World Championships with some novel ideas that might confuse some passengers who are unaware that Slovakia is the venue for the event.

As Bratislava gears up for the arrival of hockey fans from all over the world for the Ice-Hockey World Championships, it is making a last-minute cleanup effort in the hope of giving the visitors a better impression of the city, and of the country.

Bratislava Castle is currently undergoing a complete renovation. The exterior is almost finished, but the only part of the interior so far opened to visitors is the Treasure Room. James Thomson paid a visit to the current exhibition.

The Primatial Palace is one of the city's dominant buildings. Its changing fortunes over the centuries partly mirror those of Bratislava itself, as both a temporal and a spiritual seat of power. Part of it is now a public museum and gallery.

When it comes to design, especially craft-influenced design, Slovakia has a strong pedigree. A current exhibition in Bratislava highlights the depth of the country's talent and showcases some new ideas, as James Thomson found out.

Bratislava is a modern city with rich history, beautiful places, breathtaking view points, cosy cafes and restaurants and a unique atmosphere. Inhabitants of Bratislava are very hospitable and easygoing and they are an inseparable part of the city´s charm. We wish you pleasant exploring of all the things the City of Bratislava has to offer.

The Mirbach Palace is one of Bratislava's main galleries. As well as a permanent exhibition of baroque art, it's currently hosting an outstanding exhibition by Slovak-Canadian photographer Yuri Dojc, as James Thomson found out.